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On September 16th, the 2023 Head of Shanghai River Regatta was held along the Suzhou Creek. This year marks the third edition of the Regatta, which has been expanded to include not only the university group and club group, but also the elite group and youth group, making the race more professional. The organizing committee … Continued
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At the China-ASEAN Expo, there's a palpable excitement about China's growing appetite for durian, the pungent "king of fruits." – Last year, China imported 825,000 tonnes of durian, about four times the figure of 2017. The fruit has emerged as a prominent symbol of the booming China-ASEAN cooperation and China's vast market potential. – Fruit … Continued
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"Passion for a Sustainable Future", a short film co-produced by Yili Group and The Economist Group in the UK, was recognized as the "Best Corporate Sustainability Film" at Odyssey 2023 in Cambridge, an acknowledgment of the Asian dairy giant's commitment to global sustainability. Now in its 3rd edition, the Odyssey film festival celebrates "Global Sustainability" … Continued
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The 14th China Yangtze River Three Gorges International Tourism Festival opened in Yichang City, the gateway to the Three Gorge Dam site, in central China's Hubei Province on the evening of Sept. 16. After the opening ceremony, a large-scale dance performance featuring poetry and painting elements about the Yangtze River was staged, which showcases the … Continued
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From September 12 to 16, the cultural exchange activity "Encounter of Civilization: Jiangsu Week of Chinese Kunqu Opera" was held in Paris, France. Featuring classic performances, interactive dynamic displays, thematic exhibitions, academic discussions, and more, it presented a rich cultural feast of Kunqu Opera for the people of France. For two consecutive days, the South … Continued
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The emblem, mascot and slogan of a sports event represent the cultural characteristics and spiritual connotations of the place where the event is held. They can resonate strongly with the participating athletes and sports fans around the world. Harbin, capital city of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, has won the bid to host the 9th Asian … Continued
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On 16th September, a grand ethnic fashion show was unveiled in Wuzhishan City, a prominent settlement of the Li and Miao ethnic groups in Hainan. This event seamlessly blended tradition and modernity, showcasing the vibrant fusion of ethnicity and fashion. People from far and wide, along with local villagers, came together to celebrate the ethnic … Continued
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The 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) has shone the spotlight on south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a border region with strong ties with Southeast Asia. Guangxi has risen to the forefront of China's trade and cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in recent years, thanks to the establishment of a pilot free … Continued
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On September 6, the expansion project of Longbang Port, which is located in Jingxi of Baise city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was given approval by a check and acceptance task force comprising members from authorities including the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The Longbang Port will be open to not … Continued
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From September 15 to 17, the second Hunan Tourism Development Conference (the "Conference") was held in Chenzhou City. The Conference consisted of 3 main activities, namely observation of key cultural and tourism projects, opening ceremony and cultural tourism promotion meeting, and tourism industry development promotion meeting, as well as the second Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage … Continued